AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY
- 5050 Ave Maria Blvd
- Ave Maria, FL 34142
- OPEID College Code: 03941300
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- General Phone: (239) 280-2500
- Chancellor: Thomas S Monaghan
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 825
- College Mascot: Gyrenes
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Ave Maria University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Website
- www.avemaria.edu

- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- American Academy for Liberal Education
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 729 | 952 | 1,681 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 284 (39%) | 345 (36%) | 629 (37%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 115 (40%) | 125 (36%) | 240 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 147 | 61% |
| ACT ® Exam | 113 | 47% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 620 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 24% | 13% | 94% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,750 | $3,837 | $2,796 | $13,850 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 16 | 37 |
| Number in Repayment | 119 | 165 | 357 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $17,745 | $16,900 | $16,255 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,745 | $16,900 | $16,255 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,745 | $16,900 | $16,255 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,980 | $7,600 | $7,140 |
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,425 | $29,200 | $28,095 |
| In-State | $30,425 | $29,200 | $28,095 |
| Out of State | $30,425 | $29,200 | $28,095 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
| In-State | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
| Out of State | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
| In-State | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
| Out of State | $18,745 | $17,900 | $17,255 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |||
| Biology Degree | 6 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature | |||
| English Language and Literature Degree | 7 | - | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |||
| Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree | - | - | - |
| History | |||
| History Degree | 5 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |||
| Mathematics Degree | 3 | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |||
| Philosophy Degree | 13 | - | - |
| Social Sciences | |||
| Economics Degree | 3 | - | - |
| United States Government and Politics Degree | 8 | - | - |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | |||
| Theology Degree | 13 | 49 | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |||
| Music Degree | 6 | - | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 825 Undergraduate: 679 Graduate: 146
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 392 Female: 433
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 319 Female: 360
- Graduate Gender Male: 73 Female: 73
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 820 Part-Time: 5
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 674 Part-Time: 5
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 146 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 47 | 6% |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Black | 21 | 3% |
| Asian | 20 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 14% |
| White | 583 | 71% |
| Unknown | 32 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 273 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 268 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 110 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 56 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 25 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 16 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 26 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 39 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.8% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 177 | 162 | 15 |
| Faculty Status | 52 | 52 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 52 | 52 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 52 | 52 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Other Professionals | 76 | 68 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 24 | 17 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 7 | - | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,085 (52) | $69,461 (43) | $55,735 (9) |
| Professor | $96,246 (6) | $99,106 (5) | $81,947 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $71,673 (14) | $75,017 (10) | $63,314 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,898 (22) | $62,989 (21) | $60,989 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,889 (52) | $56,833 (43) | $45,602 (9) |
| Professor | $78,749 (6) | $81,088 (5) | $67,049 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $58,643 (14) | $61,379 (10) | $51,803 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,463 (22) | $51,537 (21) | $49,901 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $801,674 | $430,224 | $371,450 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 119 | 66 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 116 | 64 | 52 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $26,229 | $24,377 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,850 | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 47% |
| By Race | |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 75% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009